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Spring 2022 Regulatory Agenda | SEC Announcements
Brief Introduction On Wednesday, June 22nd, the SEC announced that the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs released the Spring 2022 Unified Agenda of Regulation and Deregulatory […]
Read MoreSEC Charges Private Equity Adviser for Failing to Disclose Disproportionate Expense Allocations to Fund
Brief Introduction Today, June 14th, the SEC announced that they charged a Private Equity Adviser with allocating undisclosed, disproportionate expenses to a private equity fund it advises. […]
Read MoreSEC’s First-Ever Enforcement Proceeding Under Section 11 Of The Investment Company Act Of 1940
Brief Introduction Last week, the SEC’s first-ever enforcement proceeding under Section 11 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 occurred for improper switching or replacement of variable annuities. […]
Read MoreSEC Proposes New Rule Towards ESG Investment Practices
Brief Introduction On Wednesday, May 25th, the SEC released Proposed ESG Related Amendments for Funds and Advisers. Who Does This Apply To? This Proposed Rule is applicable to […]
Read MoreSEC Fines RIA $760k+ Over Wrap Fees
Brief Introduction | SEC Fines RIA $760k+ Over Wrap Fees Recently, the SEC fined an RIA Firm over $760,000+ over Wrap Fees. The RIA and its advisors […]
Read MoreSEC Proposes Rules Towards SPACs, Shell Companies, and Projections
Brief Introduction The SEC recently proposed new rules and regulations to increase investor protection in initial public offerings (IPOs) through special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs), as […]
Read MoreSEC Releases 2022 Examination Priorities
Brief Introduction to the 2022 Examination Priorities On Wednesday, March 30th, the Division of Examinations (“EXAMS”) released the 2022 Examination Priorities. Vigilant has broken down the key […]
Read MoreSEC Proposes Rules for Climate-Related Disclosures
Brief Introduction The SEC released proposed rule changes for certain climate-related disclosures on March 21st to provide investors with consistent, comparable, and decision-useful information for making their investment […]
Read MoreSEC Proposes Multiple Rule Changes to Protect Investors
Brief Introduction On Friday, February 25th, the SEC announced the release of proposed Rule changes to Short Sale Disclosures, Order Making Requirements, and CAT Amendments. 4 Takeaways […]
Read MorePrivate Fund Adviser Deficiencies | EXAMS Risk Alert
On Thursday, January 27th, the Division of Examinations (“EXAMS”) released a risk alert on their observations from examining Private Fund Advisers. There were 4 key areas examined during EXAMS observations: […]
Read MoreProposing to Amend Form PF | SEC Release
On Wednesday, January 26th, the SEC announced that they voted on proposed amendments to enhance Private Fund Reporting. The goal of these proposed amendments is to assess systematic […]
Read MoreSEC Chairman Update On Cybersecurity And Securities Laws
On Monday, January 24th, SEC Chairman, Gary Gensler, released a speech relating to Cybersecurity and Securities Laws. There were multiple areas focused on relating to where improvements can be […]
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